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Parks Associates: 57% of Security Dealers Say Integrating Customer-Owned Smart Home Devices Is Difficult
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· July 16, 2026
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Key points Further details on this issue and its implications for security providers can be found through Parks Associates. A recent report from Parks Associates has shed light on the challenges faced by security dealers in integrating customer-owned smart home devices.
A recent report from Parks Associates has shed light on the challenges faced by security dealers in integrating customer-owned smart home devices. According to the report, a significant majority of security dealers find this integration process to be difficult.
The difficulties in integrating these devices are largely due to interoperability challenges. This means that different devices and systems may not be able to communicate and work together seamlessly.
Further details on this issue and its implications for security providers can be found through Parks Associates. The organization notes that these challenges also present opportunities for security providers to stand out through their service and expertise in connected home technology.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
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